Dolnośląskie·Poland
Photo: Oleg Pakhomau · Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
The Bóbr runs out of the Karkonosze foothills through the Bobrowe Skały gorges, past the ducal tower at Siedlęcin and castle ruins on the cliffs, before widening out as the Pilchowice reservoir under its landmark dam and railway viaduct. It packs a lot of scenery in a few days on the water.
In season: May–Sep · Peak: Jun–Aug
A mix of gentle river, gorge sections with rocky gates, and open flatwater on the reservoir. Levels vary with rain and dam releases, so check conditions before the gorge stretches.
Easy upper stretch past the ducal tower
Flatwater under the historic dam and viaduct
Rock gates and gorges below Wleń
Hire a kayak with shuttle in Jelenia Góra or Wleń. Start on the easy upper stretch to Siedlęcin, then move on to the Bobrowe Skały gorge once you know the river.
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